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First Eucharist 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions our Sacrament of First Eucharist program has been affected for the families whose son/daughter’s celebration was scheduled during periods of lockdown or restrictions to numbers gathering in the Church.  We would just like to thank everyone for their patience under these circumstances. We are totally under the control of the health authorities with regard to this active coronavirus.  If you are a family whose scheduled time has or will be affected due to Covid-19 restrictions at present or in the future. Please email the Parish office (eltham@cam.org.au) to reschedule another mass time.

In the meantime, in response to the request of families some reminders for the day of your child’s First Eucharist are:

• Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the commencement of your Mass time.
• Find a seat up the front of the Church. Meet priest, calm your child’s nerves
• Remind priest if your child needs a gluten free host or if there are any special needs
• Your child will be directed by the Priest when it is time for their First Eucharist.

The child will stand before the Priest with their left hand over their right hand. 

The Priest will say, “The Body of Christ”. 

Your child will respond with, “Amen”.

• Remember your child needs to wear a stole. Should you require a contact for the purchase of or embroidery of stoles we can recommend Kembroid https://www.kembroid.com.au/product-category/stoles/.

We look forward to continuing working with and supporting you as you lead your child more fully into their faith journey in our parish community.  Many thanks for your continued support and commitment to the faith development of your child. 

Confirmation Information

The Sacrament of Confirmation for our current Year 6 students of 2021 have the following dates scheduled, (which could be subject to change, as a result of Covid-19 updates).

Confirmation Parent Faith Formation Evenings: will take place over two nights. Parents will book in to attend on one of the nights:

• Tuesday 3rd August at SFX Church at 7pm
• Wednesday 4th August at OLHC Church at 7pm

Sacrament of Confirmation 

• Confirmation Rehearsal at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday 21st October (School Excursion).
• Sunday 24th October. Mass to commence at 2:30pm. Children receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Pl, East Melbourne. Student Candidates from Holy Trinity, Eltham North, St Francis Xavier, Montmorency and Our Lady Help of Christians, Eltham.

Warm regards,

Michael F. Sierakowski

Moderator                                                    

Kathy Toomey                                                                       

Education in Faith Leader/School Counsellor